Branham replaces Dillon’s Dawson Dove, who had been battling a knee injury and was hurt during Saturday’s Class 3A championship game. The senior, who has an offer from Newberry, joins L-E teammate Malik Harkness on the South offensive line.

With Branham’s addition, there will be 16 Midlands players in the game to be played at Myrtle Beach High school.

Branham wasn’t the only late change as Greenwood quarterback Dre Yarborough replaces Chapman’s Colton Bailey on the North squad. Bailey, a Mr. Football finalist, sprained in his shoulder and didn’t play in the second half of Saturday’s 3A championship game.

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